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Bible Curriculum For Kids: Our Top Five Resources

Three of our favorite Bible teachers, church leaders, and co-founders of faith-based small businesses are teaming up to bring you their Top Five Kids Bible Resources.
Our GoodKind Co-founder and author, Chris Pappalardo, Read Kaleidoscope founder, Chris Ammen, and Raising Cross Formed Kids founder, Ryan Coatney sat down on The GoodKind Podcast to discuss their favorite ways to disciple kids. We’re talking about Biblically rich material, engaging and fun for young ones, and time-tested favorites. And we're here now to share that conversation and all of their helpful experiences with you! 
 

What Makes the Best Bible Curriculum for Kids? 

Chris P., Chris A., and Ryan all found that the best Bible resources for kids are biblically rich, are appropriately engaging for kids, and have stood the test of time. 

Theologically Rich and Sound

Good Bible resources for kids have to be theologically sound, but the best ones go beyond that in a beautiful and captivating way. Not simply retelling a story but interpreting it faithfully while also making it come alive, pointing out connections throughout Scripture, and focusing on the whole story of Scripture. The following resources are rich enough that even the most trained Bible scholar will appreciate its depth, even as young kids are just being introduced to its beauty.

Engaging for Kids

They’re also engaging for kids. This one might be stating the obvious, but the best Bible resources for kids have to appeal to the kids! Our favorites are engaging, colorful, playful, and easy to use. Perfect for elementary-aged kids and their siblings to enjoy for years. 

The Best Bible Resources for Kids are Timeless

Last but not least, our top five Bible resources for kids have stood the test of time. That doesn’t mean they’re ancient, but we’ve seen them last through several years of development and stand the test of time throughout significant cultural shifts, keeping their integrity and relevance.  

Together, we’ve used all these resources and heartily recommend them to your family, church, and friends!

 

GoodKind's Top Five Bible Resources for Kids

1. The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones

The Jesus Storybook Bible is beautifully written and impressively illustrated. Not only does it make the story of the Bible accessible for kids, but it makes that story moving for grownups. I've known pastors to give this out to new believers—and not just parents—because of how powerfully it displayed the story of Jesus through all of Scripture. 


2. Kaleidoscope by Various Authors

Kaleidoscope is perfect for young readers in the gap between "baby Bibles" (which we love, but have low reading levels) and "grown up Bibles." It translates books of the Bible into chapter books, written at an elementary-aged reading level. It's particularly effective with kids who already love reading.


3. The "Big Question" Series by Chris Morphew

The "Big Question" series by Chris Morphew reads "like Tim Keller for teens." The questions are huge and difficult (Why does God let bad things happen? How do we know Christianity is true? How can I feel closer to God), but he handles them in ways that make sense for elementary and middle school kids. Good not only for kids, but for anyone who wants to teach kids better. 

4. Tiny Theologians by Amy Gannett

Tiny Theologians (Amy Gannett) takes all the best parts of seminary—systematic theology, catechisms, church history, biblical studies—and packages it for very young kids. Like, all the way down to preschoolers young. We particularly like her NT and OT puzzles, but she has a ton of beautiful and playful materials for little ones.


5. Cross Formed Kids by Various Contributors

Cross Formed Kids is a kids discipleship resource that crosses several different media platforms—Bible lessons, videos, crafts, songs. It's an all-in-one sort of package, which if you're a parent or in kids' ministry, you know is a Godsend.

The Bottom Line on Kids Bible Resources

Exploring Bible resources for kids is an enriching journey that can significantly impact their spiritual growth. The resources discussed in this blog (and the GoodKind Podcast) provide diverse and engaging ways for children to connect with Scripture. Whatever the type of resource, whether through storybooks, chapter books, interactive apps, or comprehensive discipleship programs, Biblical tools should be theologically sound, engaging, and timeless. The resources provided here make a great choice if you want to create a strong biblical foundation that will help deepen kids’ understanding of their faith, fostering a lifelong relationship with God.

Listen to the full podcast on our favorite Bible resources for kids here.

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